Saturday, March 10, 2018

NEBRASKA: Its Land, Its People now open at MONA

Date: May 19 through Mar 13

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue , Kearney,
NE

NEBRASKA: Its Land, Its People
May 19, 2017 – March 13, 2018 - Part I
August 29, 2017 – February 25, 2018 - Part II
Artworks that speak about the richness and diversity of the state’s land and its people, this selection presents some of the most iconic images that represent the history of Nebraska from the 19th century to the present day. Drawn from the Museum’s collection together with loans from other institutions and private lenders, artists include Albert Bierstadt, William Henry Jackson, Robert Henri, Elizabeth Dolan, Aaron...

"NEBRASKA: The Natural World" Opens at MONA

Date: Jun 6 through Mar 11

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue , Kearney,
NE

NEBRASKA: The Natural World
June 6, 2017 – March 11, 2018
Nebraska artists have always been inspired by the diverse range of wildlife thriving on the Great Plains. From John James Audubon’s Birds of America published between 1827 and 1838 to a stunning meadowlark coat created by contemporary fiber artist Robert Hillestad, this exhibition pays homage to the many species that can be found on the plains of Nebraska.

"Optical Chronicle II" Opens at MONA

Date: Aug 8 through Apr 15

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue , Kearney,
NE

Optical Chronicle II
August 8, 2017 – April 15, 2018
Author Henry M. Sayre in his book A World of Art discusses the various roles of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the second one is how artists give form to the immaterial – hidden or universal truths, spiritual forces, and personal feelings. These roles provide viewers with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the second in a series of four exhibitions, each dedicated alternatively to one of Sayre’s four guiding...

"Don't Touch That Dial: Tune in to Kalamity Kate and the George Churley Puppets"

Date: Aug 18 through Jun 15

See the George Churley Puppets that delighted a generation of Nebraska kids on KOLN/KGIN TV's Cartoon Corral. Historic video clips and costumes worn by host Kalamity Kate (Leta Powell Drake) take you back to the 1970s. Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:30; Saturday-Sunday, 1:00-4:30 p.m.

Optical Chronicle II

Date: Aug 8 through Apr 15

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Optical Chronicle II
On view through April 15, 2018
Author Henry M. Sayre in his book A World of Art discusses the various roles of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the second is how artists give form to the immaterial – hidden or universal truths, spiritual forces, and personal feelings. These roles provide the viewer with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the second in a series of four exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Sayre’s four guiding principles.

Midland Performing Arts Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher

Date: Mar 7 through Mar 11

Performances:
March 7-10 @ 7pm 11th @ 2pm
Peter and the Star Catcher
You may know “Peter Pan” but you’ve never heard the story of how it all began. Before Neverland there was an adventure that began it all. Creatively told by and ensemble cast, this raucous, award-winning play will delight and dazzle theater lover’s young and old alike.

Nebraska Now: Jave Yoshimoto Sundering Macrocosm, Paintings

Date: Jan 13 through Apr 1

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. Kearney, NE,
NE

Nebraska Now: Jave Yoshimoto
Sundering Macrocosm, Paintings
January 13 – April 1, 2018
Jave Yoshimoto creates work that focuses on natural, man-made, or imaginary disasters and, in doing so, brings to light a “social amnesia” found in contemporary culture. Yoshimoto, born in Japan to Chinese parents, migrated to California at an early age. This cross-cultural background fundamentally informs his work and provides a broad world-view for him to draw upon. Yoshimoto is an Assistant Professor of Art in the College of Communication, Fine Arts...

Cranes Taking Flight

Date: Jan 17 through May 13

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Cranes: Taking Flight
February 17 – May 13, 2018
In honor of the annual Sandhill Crane migration through Central Nebraska, the Museum of Nebraska Art showcases artworks that pay tribute to this natural phenomenon. From painting and sculpture to prints and photography, artists have been inspired to render striking imagery depicting the literal and spiritual significance of this recurring spectacle.

Sculpture Garden Series: Ferguson, Friedman, Kaneko

Date: Dec 29 through Sep 7

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE

Sculpture Garden Series:
Ferguson, Friedman, Kaneko
On view through September, 2018
Artwork by three of Nebraska’s most prominent sculptors, Catherine Ferguson, Charley Friedman, and Jun Kaneko, are featured in the MONA Hillegass Sculpture Garden. At the entrance, viewers are greeted by a ceramic, larger-than-life, black and white ‘head’ sculpture by world-renowned ceramicist and Omaha-based artist, Jun Kaneko. This work is on loan from Clay and Beth Smith of Lincoln, Nebraska. Flanking the entrance into the Museum is Catherine...

Chadron State Hosts Laura Petrovich-Cheney's “All Over the News, 2015”

Date: Feb 12 through Mar 16

Chadron State is hosting Laura Petrovich-Cheney's “All Over the News, 2015” February 12 - March 16 in Memorial Hall.
The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Artist's Statement:
I create sculptures and site-specific installations by resurrecting and transforming detritus that I find in my natural surroundings.

Avenue Q

Date: Mar 2 through Mar 16

Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned.
March 2 & 3 @ 7:30 PM
March 4 @ 2:00 PM
March 7-10 @ 7:30 PM
March 11 @ 2:00 PM
March 14-16 @ 7:30 PM

"Looking Past Skin: Our Common Threads"

Date: Jan 16 through May 15

This exhibit explores the movement of people from the earliest Native cultures to the most recent refugee families. Their rich traditions, unique languages, food, and religions are all part of Nebraska's story. Put a pin on the map showing your family's origin. Learn more about Yazidi, Sudanese, and Vietnamese immigrants, food choices for migrants, Hispanic communities in Nebraska and more in this collaborative exhibit.

What We Carried: Lincoln

Date: Jan 26 through May 26

This photo storytelling project is a collaboration of the Yazidi community of Lincoln and photographer Jim Lommasson. Images of objects migrants brought with them from Iraq to a new life in Nebraska were photographed by Lommasson. Then captions were hand-written on the images describing the objects and what they mean to the people who brought them. The exhibit prompts viewers to ponder "what would you carry?" Through May 2018

"Passages" by Studio Art Quilt Associates

Date: Mar 2 through Apr 9

Location: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street , Omaha,
NE

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation, and publications.
Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA now boasts over 2,900 members: artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors.
SAQA defines an art quilt as "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."
SAQA's goals include:
-...

Metamorphosis: From Reclaimed Plastics to Works of Art

Date: Jan 20 through May 13

Location: Lauritzen Gardens
100 Bancroft Street , Omaha,
NE

This exhibit features larger-than-life sculptures, made from a variety of plastics intercepted from the waste stream by artists Sayaka Ganz and Aurora Robson. They have turned the harsh reality of plastic pollution into a beautiful, powerful, and educational exhibit that will inspire us all to rethink our use of plastics and to change our own habits. In the ultimate "seek and find," discover the everyday plastics that have been transformed into sculptures of dolphins, penguins, a whale, coral, and other creatures of the sea and sky. Create...

"Out of Darkness"

Date: Mar 4 through Mar 31

Location: Jewish Community Center
333 S 132nd Street , Omaha,
NE

PRESS RELEASE
March 4-March 31, Jewish Community Center Art Gallery
Opening Reception and Artist Interactions: Sunday, March 11, 1-5 pm
“Behind the Frame” with the Lighting and Framing Engineer: Tuesday, March 13, 7-9 pm
21st Century technology changes an ordinary picture into a dynamic mystery
For more information contact Juli-Ann Gasper, 402-290-5499; jgasper2@cox.net
Images and videos can be arranged
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2018
“Out of Darkness”, a unique exhibit, opens March 4 at the Jewish Community Center Art...

Oops!/Everyday Is

Date: Feb 28 through Mar 21

The exhibit Oops!/Everyday Is, featuring visiting artists Diana Behl and Andrew Kosten of Brookings, S.D., opens Feb. 28 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery in Conn
Library. An artist’s talk is scheduled from 3:45-4:15 p.m. in Gardner Auditorium, with an opening reception in the gallery from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the
public. The show runs through March 21. Using contrasting media and themes, Behl and Kosten present a thought-provoking, satirical exhibit that is sure to make viewers ponder
the world around them....

Myths & Monsters

Date: Mar 2 through Apr 28

Location: Blue Cat Gallery & Studio
114 W. 3rd Street , Wayne,
NE

Myths and Monsters is a group showing of work by University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Print and Book Arts Guild. The aim of the group is to bring printmakers together to share ideas and work together to shed light on their love of printmaking, book arts, and art in general. About the show’s theme, the group states, “Myths and monsters connect people in many different ways. Whether it be the small whispers of bigfoot or the beliefs held by an entire culture, tales of myths and monsters span all over the world. These strange creatures and...

Date: Mar 10

Join the Lincoln Music Teachers Association for a presentation by Dr. Mark Clinton, Hixson-Lied Professor of Piano and Keyboard Area Head. Dr. Clinton will be presenting “Developing Good Practice Habits, or Strategies to Avoid Mindless Repetitions.”

International Women's Day Celebration

Date: Mar 10

Location: Ten Thousand Villages
140 N 8th Suite 125, Lincoln,
NE

In honor of International Women's Day, Ten Thousand Villages will be hosting their annual Women's Day Celebration Saturday, March 10th! Activities in the store will highlight the contributions of women worldwide and locally. Visitors will learn about women artisan groups in developing countries and the unique products they create by hand using traditional skills and innovative designs. Highlights include weaving demonstrations, a belly dancing performance, henna, and performances by local musicians.
Ten Thousand Villages will be partnering...

Open House / Open Studios

Date: Mar 10

Join the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts for a day of creativity and fun for the whole family. Hear artists-in-residence and our Curator-in-Residence talk about their artistic and curatorial practices and take advantage of the rare chance to visit artist-in-residence live/work studios. Guests may also participate in an all-ages, hands-on art activity.
MEMBERS MIMOSA BRUNCH | 10:30 AM–12 PM
Mimosas, brunch, and a preview of artists’ studios before opening to the public—for Members only. Become a Bemis member and celebrate the...

Family Arts Festival – Spring Arts Fling

Date: Mar 10

Location: Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Avenue , Kearney,
NE

Family Arts Festival – Spring Arts Fling
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an arts fling at MONA! Kearney Cultural Partners (KCP) invites you to attend the annual Family Arts Festival and experience music, theater, art, and dance. At MONA participate in interactive educational art activities inspired by pastoral artworks. Dance away to music and songs provided by the friendliest family band in Nebraska, “The String Beans,” with two 30-minute performances at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. At The World Theatre, take center stage. And at...

FCT Productions Presents: Starkweather

Date: Mar 8

Repeats: DAILY, SU times

Location: Florence City Hall
2864 State St , Omaha,
NE

The Florence Community Theater Proudly Presents:
The FCT Studio Series Production of Starkweather
Starkweather is based on the real events which captured and terrified the state of Nebraska in late 1957 and early 1958. Written by local author Doug Marr, this show is a riveting recount of the fear Nebraskans felt, and the trial of two teenagers accused of the worst crime in state history.
Between December 1957 and early January 1958, 19-year-old Charles Raymond Starkweather and his 14-year-old girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate engaged in a...